~E46 Control Arm Special!~ Blowout Sale!

[e-Autobahn]

Hello To Everyone,

As a new start to our sponsorship, we are offering a special on the E46 control arms, with balljoints already pressed in.

Normal Pricing: $219 + Shipping

Blowout Pricing: $175 Shipped

These are control arms manufactured by MTC in Turkey. They are excellent quality, fitment is perfect!

We do carry Febi-Bilstein as well!

Normal Pricing: $349 + shipping

Blowout Pricing Febi-Bilstein: $299 Shipped

If you need 66mm bushings with retainers there are a few choices,

MTC Zinc Plated - $62
Boge(OEM) - $76.89
Febi-Bilstein - $116.37

All orders made this weekend will ship out on Tuesday!

We do offer complete packages as well, with over 10,000 fully stocked items, and over 25,000 items readily available overnight, if you need anything else don't hesitate shoot us a PM!:thumbup:

Check us out at:

stores.ebay.com/eautobahn

[juicytofu]

whoa! I just went to the deal today to get them replaced. they charged me $1300. I wish I knew about this sooner. :bawling:

[e-Autobahn]

whoa! I just went to the deal today to get them replaced. they charged me $1300. I wish I knew about this sooner. :bawling:

I'm sorry to hear that :(

Would you like me to price out any other parts?

[ikeupinya]

A big bump for an hellatious deal!!!

[bigjae1976]

Anyone have feedback about these???

[Transporter99]

Drat, I just spent 260.00 from InterAuto. But, I'm happy with the buy though I need the CA bushings and housings. I may have to pick those up! :) How fast is shipping? I will need them by Friday to Minnesota!

[e-Autobahn]

Drat, I just spent 260.00 from InterAuto. But, I'm happy with the buy though I need the CA bushings and housings. I may have to pick those up! :) How fast is shipping? I will need them by Friday to Minnesota!


We can ship via Priority which is gauranteed 2-3 days, we can ship on tuesday so your looking at either a thursday delivery or friday!

[e-Autobahn]

Anyone have feedback about these???

We have nothing but great feedback.. no one has had any issues.. the parts come with a one year unlimited miles warranty!

[Evidence]

what does a control arm do?:dunno:

[e-Autobahn]

what does a control arm do?:dunno:

http://e46fanatics.com/features/feature.php?news_id=67

It's a crucial part of your front and rear suspension. It provides stability in turns. I have provided the link above, it is on the mainpage of the fanatics.

:thumbup:

[dirsh]

e-autobahn
did you get my message about my parts inquiry?

[Drexer]

Is it 175 for all 4 control arms?

[e-Autobahn]

Is it 175 for all 4 control arms?

Nope, its 175 for the front two wishbones. If you need the complete front suspension PM me, and I can work out a special price for you :D

[Mikaly]

How long are you planning to keep this offer up? I need to scrape up some money quick....

[deletedpenguin]

Going in today for front control arm maintainence.

[e-Autobahn]

How long are you planning to keep this offer up? I need to scrape up some money quick....


We had 50 sets when this was started, now we have 37. However, by the second week of June, there will be about 150 more sets in stock. So I'd say prices will stay the same for a while :bow:

Heres a picture some were asking for. This is of the MTC CA's and Bushings:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i297/e-Autobahn/E46FrontCAsBushings.jpg

and the Febi arms:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i297/e-Autobahn/81_1_b.jpg

[kevmo]

wat's the difference?

[e-Autobahn]

wat's the difference?

The only difference is the manufacturer. The quality is exactly the same. Both come with a one year unlimited miles warranty. :hi:

[BMW330xi01]

:yikes: $175 for Front Left and right!!!!!!!! :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:


my god for that price you might as well order 2 sets and stock up. dealer charges $199 PER side with the BMWCCA discount.

bump for an AWESOME PRICE

[Mikaly]

MTC Zinc Plated - $62
Boge(OEM) - $76.89
Febi-Bilstein - $116.37

How do these compare to the PowerFlex bushings that are recommended on this site? Thinking about going for the febi-belsteins...?

[e-Autobahn]

How do these compare to the PowerFlex bushings that are recommended on this site? Thinking about going for the febi-belsteins...?

The two are like apples and oranges, they are both fruit however, the Powerflex poly-urethane is mainly for race purposes, and the rubber compound bushings are for the daily driver. Rubber has a better ability to absorb more of the shocks that go through your suspension, poly-urethane is a lot tougher and thus the shocks go straight to your cars chassis and subframes. The major car manufacturers supply the cars with rubber bushings to give a more comfortable ride. I personally drive an E46 M3, and during my replacement I went through the same choice, I chose the rubber simply because I never track my car. That was my choice, however the choice is up to you :thumbup:

In summary:

Poly-Urethane - Racing/Track cars
Rubber - Daily Driver Comfortable ride

Febi-Bilstein makes an excellent bushing, a great choice IMO.

[Mikaly]

Thank you for being so informative!

I'm never going to track my car, and ride comfortability is important, so I'll definately go with the rubbers.

Are the Febi-Bilsteins rubber?

If so, looks like I'll have to scrounge up even more $$ to buy those along with the control arms! :thumbup:

[e-Autobahn]

Thank you for being so informative!

I'm never going to track my car, and ride comfortability is important, so I'll definately go with the rubbers.

Are the Febi-Bilsteins rubber?

If so, looks like I'll have to scrounge up even more $$ to buy those along with the control arms! :thumbup:



Yes, they are rubber :thumbup: we look forward to your business :bow:

[e-Autobahn]

We now have 135 sets in stock guys!!

[PreppyR6]

I just PMed you before reading this thread, do you sell RSMs as well, if so are they stock or better than stock :)

[PreppyR6]

I have a 99 328i and I dont know if I have 60mm or 66mm, if I order the 66 bushings with retainers in addition do I need to worry about it? If I go with rubber busings (as opposed to poky urerthane) are they going to last the typical OEM lifespan?

[manydubs]

You use the 66mm bushings and housing no problem for your 99 328i.

[manydubs]

Is there free shipping?

[e-Autobahn]

Is there free shipping?


The shipping price is already calculated into the 175 :thumbup:

I am responding to all of the PM's right now:thumbup:

[e-Autobahn]

You use the 66mm bushings and housing no problem for your 99 328i.

:boink: Thanks!

[ikeupinya]

Bump Bump Bump ::nyah:

[PreppyR6]

Thanks guys, for all your help, I just ordered my arms and bushings last night :)

[PreppyR6]

In terms of quality, what is the difference between MTC, Boge and Febi bushings? Will the Febis last longer, will they offer more performance in terms of steering?

[PreppyR6]

And how do the MTCs compare to the Boge

[e-Autobahn]

In terms of quality, what is the difference between MTC, Boge and Febi bushings? Will the Febis last longer, will they offer more performance in terms of steering?

And how do the MTCs compare to the Boge


In terms of quality, these three are exactly the same IMHO, I recently changed out the bushings on my M3 with the new MTC styled ones and I noticed a smoother ride compared to the stock Lemforder ones.. however, its up to you as the buyer to choose if you would like to go OEM or Aftermarket. Either is a great choice :thumbup:

[PreppyR6]

MTC it is then, thanks Autobahn

[e-Autobahn]

MTC it is then, thanks Autobahn

No problem! :bow:

[nughaud]

Hey Sam, I got my parts in 3 Days from Cali to Florida. Hopefully I will get these put on tomorrow (Thursday), but I'm not sure if I will have time.

Thanks again, everything looks good so far. MTC control arms and bushings/fasteners.

Ray

[e-Autobahn]

Hey Sam, I got my parts in 3 Days from Cali to Florida. Hopefully I will get these put on tomorrow (Thursday), but I'm not sure if I will have time.

Thanks again, everything looks good so far. MTC control arms and bushings/fasteners.

Ray

Great to hear! Sorry, I haven't gotten back to everyone on time so far! I was in the hospital getting x-rays of my wrists now! went boxing a few days ago, and have some horrible pains in both, might be carpal tunnel :bawling:

[huynhct]

Interested in picking some up, can I get a quote for MTC Control arms & bushings?

[e-Autobahn]

Interested in picking some up, can I get a quote for MTC Control arms & bushings?

PM Sent

ne one else?

[nughaud]

Sam,

As I let you know via the PM, everything went great. It took me about 2 hr 45 mins with 2 people total. I had access to a wide array of tools, but it did take me close to an hour just to do the inner ball joint due to the fact I did not have the right tools to take it off quickly.

So far everything is doing well, and installation was fairly simple.

Thanks,
Ray

[jewelryfever]

I am interested to "tighten up" the front end on my 2000 323i w/ 108k . What do you think is needed?

[XoDuZz]

Ordering mines real soon.

[nughaud]

I am interested to "tighten up" the front end on my 2000 323i w/ 108k . What do you think is needed?

You should just go ahead and purchase 2 front control arms. If you car was like mine you had a worn or really loose ball joint or joints. My right front control arm had a really bad ball joint and I had severe wear on both the inner 1 inch of my tires due to it. Also make sure you check your tire pressure every month.

From what everyone has been saying your stock control arms last around 60K miles give or take.

[e-Autobahn]

Three kits packed and ready to ship out tomorrow! One is already reserved..

Kit includes MTC Control arms + 66mm Bushing pair with retainers..

Payments by 12pm tomorrow will ship out tomorrow! All tracking numbers will be PM'd to the buyers..

Payment of $240, can be sent to "Payments@e-autobahn.com"

[Mikaly]

Got everything and all the stuff looks great! Thanks for all your help!

:bump:

[PreppyR6]

I got mine a while back and installing tomorrow with new bilstein shocks, wahooo, thanks again Sameer, your good people

[e-Autobahn]

Got everything and all the stuff looks great! Thanks for all your help!

:bump:


I got mine a while back and installing tomorrow with new bilstein shocks, wahooo, thanks again Sameer, your good people

Thanks for choosing us guys!!! :bow:

[jenkins]

are parts still avaliable

[e-Autobahn]

are parts still avaliable

Still available! :hi:

[choski]

PM sent need to change out my CA's and bushings ASAP

[thekubiaks]

Still available! :hi:

COMM CHECK......I Want to buy from you but your ebay store is closed... Are you still in business?????

[Bartacus]

Add another interested man to the pile. Just found out i need to fix my right front control arm on a 2002 BMW 320i sedan. Give me a cheaper option than the stealership, PLEASE!! :)

Bart

[ELDawson]

I PMed last week, no luck hearing back from them....damn, I should have known it was too good to be true

[XoDuZz]

You guys will need a 8lbs hammer anything else wont budge heads up to you guys!

[thekubiaks]

You guys will need a 8lbs hammer anything else wont budge heads up to you guys!

I have my car up on the lift and was looking at the control arm ball joints. I have a good size pickle fork. After I get the bolts off of the top side above the ball joint and outer ball joint, I suppose I stick the pickle fork into the area where the rubber sleave is and whale on it with the sledge?? I was thinking about using PB rust breaker fluid on the joints to get them loosened up. What do you think?? Also, how did you get access to the upper bolt above the ball joint on the drivers side?? It looks like a mofo to get a wrench on.... THX.

[Glory22]

Just got mine today...everything looks GREAT! :thumbsup:

Thanks!!

[AssassinGT]

My car is around 6 years old and another fanatic of the same car has informed me that it is around the time to get into thinking about replacing my Control arms.. Can you tell me the symptoms of a wearing control arm and to know when I'd need to replace them?

[XoDuZz]

Yeah just stick the pickle fork to the rubber and hit it with a 8lb hammer a few times just put alil muscle to it and it will pop out dont swing to hard or you might hit your fender.

[XoDuZz]

My car is around 6 years old and another fanatic of the same car has informed me that it is around the time to get into thinking about replacing my Control arms.. Can you tell me the symptoms of a wearing control arm and to know when I'd need to replace them?

Yeah mines 6 years old as well man, i just got mines done because the dealership said i need to change it they charged me around $1200 for installing 1 bushing and 1 control arm but i didn't feel like paying that much. If you have the right tools it shouldn't take nomore then 3 hrs. man. The symtoms of why i replace them is squeaky noises when i turn, the steering wheel shakes when i began to stop at a sudden stop.

[Bartacus]

My car is around 6 years old and another fanatic of the same car has informed me that it is around the time to get into thinking about replacing my Control arms.. Can you tell me the symptoms of a wearing control arm and to know when I'd need to replace them?
Generally, you can feel a looseness or wobble in the wheels that feels similar to an unbalanced wheel. Best way to know for sure is to get a mechanic you trust to check em out regularly. I didn't even know mine was going until the mechanic told me since I felt nothing at all, but now I'm feeling that wobble in the front end since its obviously getting worse.

Bart

[Glory22]

For the guys who have taken on this project themselves:

I have recently purchaced a set of arms/joints/bushings for my car which is also 6 years old. Can someone advise the pitfalls that can be encountered? I have done a bit of research on the topic of replacing control arms and I've heard something about xenon lights and removing the height sensor. Is there anything important that can be damaged when replacing the arms that should be removed, disconnected, avoided when taking on this project?

I've got a pickle fork and 8lb hammer ready to go, just want to make sure i don't damage anything before I start swinging:)


One more question, is an alignment needed IMMEDIATALLY after the install, or can the car be driven?

Thanks in advance!

[e-Autobahn]

Hey guys!

Sorry we havent been posting in our threads! We took a short company break, for about 2 weeks, this is why our ebay store was on "vacation settings" everything is back on track now. PM us for info, or inquiries. This kit is still available for $240 shipped anywhere in the 48 states, includes two front control arms, and two front control arm bushings!

[Chriztofor]

Still available! :hi:

E_Autobahn: Do you have a phone number so I can reach you?

[e-Autobahn]

E_Autobahn: Do you have a phone number so I can reach you?

Contact: Sameer
Number: (925) 216-4114


We accept over the phone credit card payments now, 1-2 day processing time.

[BamBam26]

I bought these friday I will keep eveyone posted on teh quality and take pics when they get here for everyone to see

[e-Autobahn]

I bought these friday I will keep eveyone posted on teh quality and take pics when they get here for everyone to see


:thumbsup:

[bigjae1976]

:bawling: That sucks, I just bought arms from Bimmerworld because I thought you were MIA!

[BamBam26]

Send them back I know you paid out the Ass for those, or better yet just let them know you don't want them you will lose shipping though if you didn't get free shipping and have them returned to sender in other words don't sign for them and they will send them back so you don't have to pay return shipping.

[e-Autobahn]

Send them back I know you paid out the Ass for those, or better yet just let them know you don't want them you will lose shipping though if you didn't get free shipping and have them returned to sender in other words don't sign for them and they will send them back so you don't have to pay return shipping.

:rofl: that wud be pretty funny.. LOL im waiting on the PM now

[minsoox1983]

hey,

can i get a pricing for the rear control arm for E46 M3 ?

thanks,

[jconplubio]

I was interested in picking up your kit for $240.00 shipped. I need to get my car inspected asap. I called the number listed above to semeer and recieved voice mail. Please email me back at mabliley@hotmail.com and let me know if you still have the kits. If so I will send payment via paypal, or with a credit card asap.

[RDpower01]

Sam are the bushings still available? I tried PM'ing you but it says that your not accepting PM's?

[mcstahl]

I submitted payment thru PayPal to this guy on 8/29 and still have not heard a response 13 days later. Does anyone know what's going on? I've tried the phone number in this thread and left messages twice but he's never called me back. Does anyone know him or know of a way to get a hold of him?

[PreppyR6]

Im waiting on a package from him as well, he used to be pretty good about returning emails but Ive sent two now and havent heard back.

[Nico3k]

I need to get a set ASAP... ordering information?

[djkurupt]

still available?

[type_rev]

Are there any kits still available.....I need to replace both front LCA's and bushings on my '03 330ci. Thanks in advance.

[nughaud]

Hrmm Sam replied back to me and sent me a replacement part for a bad MTC bushing/retainer.

When I spoke with him he said since school was back in session he was really busy, but I did get the part 3-4 days later.

I called him back just recently after I replaced the part so I could send him the defective part back, but he has not gotten in touch with me.

[PreppyR6]

I had a hard time geting ahold of them, they dont respond to emails, atho sam was good about returning my calls. I had a defective control arm and it took a month to get a new one and then they sent the wrong bushing with it and that took another week and a half, Sam is a nice guy, but they have very slow shipping.

[roymseafood]

Does anyone know how these arms are compared to Meyle ones? Thanks.

[PreppyR6]

My MTC drivers side failed after 500 miles, passenger side is ok for now about 1000 miles later, i upgraded to febi

[BamBam26]

Hey man i am trying to get in touch with you it says you are not receiving emails or Pm's. My control arm bushings went out that i bought from you on Sept. I need to know what steps I can take to get them replaced. Thanks you can email me at michael.gilmore@yahoo.com

[BamBam26]

Does anyone have a phone number for these guys. I need to get in contact with them about my parts failing.

[PreppyR6]

PM me, I have a phone number for them somewhere

[phsinvent]

sounds like these control arms are even worse than oem. Where did this guy go? They must be aware that the mtc bushings are defective.

[PreppyR6]

my passenger side arm and both bushings are fine, but my drivers side arm failed prematurely. I just upgraded to febi arms and then parted ways from this company, too shady

[BamBam26]

Well I have no email address for him can you pm the address or his phone. My car is sitting still at the moment because of this. that and I love driving my G35 everyday

[mediashock]

hmm interesting.. so i guess do not get these eh.. i was thinking of ordering.. but i see the end of the thread.

[BamBam26]

Yeah it seems that I am on the fiberdesign side of things again. I swear that every new sponsor they get on this board turns out to be a get rich fast company who sends out crap then after a few months poof gone with the money right before everyones **** starts to break. This is not directed to all sponsors for hell we need some kind of protection from these guys it seems that more members get taken on here from this crap then any other forum I am a part of. Buy form a sponsor it is a safe bet my ass. Give money to the website and we will make you a sponsor so you can rip people off and then bounce and we will say we didn't know. maybe we could check out some background on the companies before we invite them in to f everyone over. BBB has a website you can use maybe get companies with a real shop that sells stuff from a actual location instead of these eBay store fronts out of someones garage. Yes, I am pissed off cause this crap keeps happening on a regular basis. Fiberdesign is the best reference to this. anyone heard from the lately, or had them volunteer to give the money back hmmm let me think NOPE. I wish these companies were in the southeast instead of Cali. be much easier to get my money back. FCUK

[PreppyR6]

Bam check your PM

[Mikaly]

Anybody hear anything about e-autobahn?

My new MTC control arm bushings (driver side) completely blew out in <500 miles. The garage I went to was surprised how long I drove on them without getting it replaced. I told them it was supposed to be BRAND NEW.

I replaced them with powerflex bushings. No problems there anymore.

I've been noticing a clunking in the front when I make turns and brake sometimes. I thought it was my endlinks so I just changed those out today. Turns out those weren't the problem and it is the MTC CONTROL ARM ball-joint that went out. These have around 2000-3000 miles on them. Needless to say, I need to replace these.

E-Autobahn said they have a ONE YEAR warranty on their parts in this thread. Where are they now? Will the moderators give us any of their contact info? :thumbdwn:

[nughaud]

I can second that both of my MTC bushings went bad and I was actually given a replacement but it went bad. All 3 went bad in the first 2 months. So far the control arms are ok, but I also replaced my bushings with Powerflex bushings.

I really hope that the MTC control arms don't fail. I've already spent enough time and money on the failed MTC bushings.

[Mikaly]

nughaud, any working contact information that you can pass on to me? I e-mailed them a week or two ago, but haven't heard anything back.

[nughaud]

This is the phone number Sameer posted in this thread.
Contact: Sameer
Number: (925) 216-4114

All I had was the phone number and email. The only good thing about this was I put on the PowerFlex Bushings. If my control arms fail, I'm going to be VERY UPSET!

He has had no activity since 8-27-06 on this website. I don't think that's good info. From when I spoke with him, he was nothing more than a college student. The best bet might be to speak directly with MTC or find out who Sameer's supplier was. There have been other threads which address a "bad" batch of MTC bushings. I did not come across one addressing the control arms, but I am sure that could be a possibility also. I wonder if bad bushings could cause premature failure in a perfectly fine control arm?

Good luck, and keep us posted if you are able to come to a reconcilable resolution.

[RoadRunnerPepPep]

Where is your Location and how much time u need to Deliver to Bayonne New Jersey , Zip Code 07002

[RoadRunnerPepPep]

Where is your Location and how much time u need to Deliver to Bayonne New Jersey , Zip Code 07002



Hello To Everyone,

As a new start to our sponsorship, we are offering a special on the E46 control arms, with balljoints already pressed in.

Normal Pricing: $219 + Shipping

Blowout Pricing: $175 Shipped

These are control arms manufactured by MTC in Turkey. They are excellent quality, fitment is perfect!

We do carry Febi-Bilstein as well!

Normal Pricing: $349 + shipping

Blowout Pricing Febi-Bilstein: $299 Shipped

If you need 66mm bushings with retainers there are a few choices,

MTC Zinc Plated - $62
Boge(OEM) - $76.89
Febi-Bilstein - $116.37

All orders made this weekend will ship out on Tuesday!

We do offer complete packages as well, with over 10,000 fully stocked items, and over 25,000 items readily available overnight, if you need anything else don't hesitate shoot us a PM!:thumbup:

Check us out at:

stores.ebay.com/eautobahn

[PreppyR6]

Blast from the past!